What is the average apartment size in Bay Shore?

The average size for a Bay Shore, NY apartment is 771 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bay Shore?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Bay Shore is $2,399 per month, a 5.46% increase from last year’s average of $2,275.

What is the average apartment size in Bay Shore?

The typical apartment in Bay Shore offers about 771 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bay Shore, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bay Shore?

The typical rent budget in Bay Shore ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bay Shore?

In Bay Shore, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bay Shore is $2,399, a 5.46% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,275.

One-bedroom apartments provide 671 square feet for $2,273, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,605 offer 932 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Bay Shore, NY

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,399	771 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,273	671 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,605	932 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Bay Shore, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Bay Shore, NY have increased by 5.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,275 to $2,399.

What's the typical rent budget in Bay Shore, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Bay Shore, NY (48%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bay Shore, NY?

3,645 or 38% of the households in Bay Shore, NY are renter-occupied while 6,073 or 62% are owner-occupied.

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How Bay Shore Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bay Shore	$2,399
New York City	$5,284
Manhattan	$5,632
Brooklyn	$4,205
Hudson Valley	$2,595
Queens	$4,171
Buffalo	$1,410
Albany	$1,728
Ithaca	$2,300
Rochester	$1,512
Troy	$1,588
Amityville	$2,966
Lindenhurst, NY	$2,787
Holbrook, NY	$2,838
Commack, NY	$3,236
Farmingdale, NY	$2,860
Bohemia, NY	$2,696
Centereach, NY	$3,177
Central Islip, NY	$2,820
Copiague, NY	$2,521
Nesconset, NY	$3,167

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bay Shore apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.